1941-1945, The Greatest War on the earth ever.
M-1938 Dismounted Leggings (1943)
Stock Number Reference: Leggings, Canvas, Dismounted, M-1938 OD3 Khaki Shade Size Army Stock Number 1R 72-L-61883 2R 72-L-61889 3R 72-L-61895 4R 72-L-61901
World War II
Army Air Force Anti-Flak Goggle/Eyeshield
Goggles manufactured in heavy gauge olive drab painted steel with a series of six horizontal slit cut-outs for each eye. Simple corduroy face padding at the upper and lower edge and an adjustable elastic strap. Issued about 1944 and rarely worn by aircrews due to their limited visibility, but they […]
Canvas Mail Bag With Leather Bottom, Top And Locking Strap (1942)
J.Q.M.D, 1942. Stock Number Reference: Bags, Mail, Canvas, With Leather Bottom, Top And Locking Strap Army Stock Number: 24-B-600
Army Air Force M-3 Steel Helmet
The M-3 Flak helmet was the first helmet designed expressly for use by American bomber crews. The M-3 has large hinged ear covers on its sides to accommodate a communications headset; the covers were originally lined with felt. Unlike M-1 helmets, the M-3 features a built-in suspension system. The headband […]
Navy Canvas Leggings (1943)
Navy contract M-1938 Leggings. Nomenclature and stock number acquired.
Marine M-7 Light Anti-Tank Mine Pouch (1945)
This pouch was designed for the invasion of the Japan Home Islands, but failed to see during the combat operation. Stock Number Rerference: (Nomenclature and stock number acquired)
M10 Plotting Board (WWII)
The plotting board M10 is a fire control instrument designed to assist the operator in computing and plotting firing data. The plotting board is sturdy, simple to operate, accurate, and easilyt adopted to use by computers in the field. It carried in a durable canvas case. Stock Number Reference: […]
Army Special OD7 Herringbone Twill (HBT) Jacket (1945)
At this point, the Army was going to great lengths to protect troops from possible chemical warfare attack. In late 1942, most tops were modified with “gas flaps” on the chests and cuffs while trousers were fitted with overlapping flys in an effort to prevent blister agents from reaching soldiers’ […]
Navy Wet Weather Deck Jacket (WWII)
Stock number and nomenclature acquired. Shown one size medium.
Reversible Ski Parka With Fur Trimmed (1942)
Reversible ski parka (with fur trimmed). Shown one is Medium size, fur trimming is missing. Stock Number Reference: Parka, Ski, Reversible, Fur Trimmed Size Army Stock Number Small 55-P-4909 Medium 55-P-4906 Large 55-P-4903 Olive green side White side
Rucksack Intrenching Shovel Carrier (1942)
Stock Number Reference: Carrier, Shovel, Intrenching, Rucksack Army Stock Number: 74-C-170
Marine M-1 Carbine Magazine Pouch (1944, Boyt)
1944 dated, Boyt made. NOM (Number Of Marine): 43055 Stock number acquired.
Mountain Rucksack (JQD-88F, 1943)
Stock Number Reference: Rucksack Army Stock Number: 74-R-350
Marine M-1941 Field Pack System (2nd Pattern)
Stock Number Reference: Components Name Naval Stock Number Haversack, M-1941 (acquired) Knapsack, M-1941 (acquired) Suspenders, M-1941 (acquired)
30-Round .45 Magazine Case w/ Shoulder Strap (1943)
Holds ten .45 30-round magazines, mostly used by paratroopers for carrying spare ammunition for M-1928 sub-machine gun. Stock Number Reference: Case, Magazine, 30-Round, With Shoulder Strap Army Stock Number: 74-C-194